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Itinerary

Day 1: New York – Watkins Glen (summer)/Corning (winter) – Niagara Falls

We will head north to Watkins Glen State Park in the Finger Lakes region of New York. In the winter,
Watkins Glen State Park will be substituted by Corning Glass Museum to learn of glassmaking. From
there we will continue on to Niagara Falls, NY where we will see Native American Dance Show and
Niagara Falls Illumination.
*Watkins Glen State Park (Summer Schedule: Mid of May – October)
Watkins Glen State Park – is the most famous of the Finger Lakes State Parks. Within two miles, the
glen’s stream descends 400 feet past 200-foot cliffs, generating 19 waterfalls along its course. The gorge
path winds over and under waterfalls and through the spray of Cavern Cascade. Rim trails overlook the
gorge. It’s a perfect park for photography! (Note: we charge $10/person for state park admission and bus
parking.) (**We will visit Watkins Glenn only when weather condition allows. In case of rainy weather,
we reserve the right to change the itinerary to Corning Glass considering safety issues.)
*Corning, NY (Winter Schedule: November – May)
Corning Glass Museum – in western New York is dedicated to the history, art, and science behind
glassmaking. Its collection contains more than 45,000 objects, some of which date back millennia. Guests
here will be invited to watch the Hot Glass Show which is performed by professional glass craftsman, and
also, will have chance to know how did ancient Egyptian make the world first glass mask in 3000 years
ago!
*Niagara Fall
Niagara Falls Illumination – For more than 75 years, visitors to Niagara Falls have been able to enjoy a
nighttime illumination of the impressive American and Horseshoe falls. Every night of the year at dusk,
visitors can experience the falls a new way. (*The completeness of night view on certain summer
evenings may be limited or not available due to late sunset time and US Federal Government regulations
on driving hours.)
Native American Dance Show, like many impressive wonders of nature, is a sacred place for the local
Native American people. This show uses dance as a storytelling medium through which to showcase the
impact that the falls have had on native culture.
Reference hotel: R.I.T Rochester /Best Western Plus Lockport Hotel /SLEEP INN AMHEST or equivalent

Day 2: Niagara Falls In-depth Tour – Maid of the Mist (summer) – New York

Departure from the hotel in the morning, we will continue to explore Niagara Falls, NY where we will
take Niagara Falls In-depth Tour and take the famous Maid of the Mist boat ride (closed in winter and
will be replaced by Jet Boat). Afterwards, we will go back to the pick-up points in New York in the
evening.
*Niagara Falls In-Depth Tour – This interesting and exciting tour includes two popular attractions: the
magnificent natural wonder – Niagara Whirlpool State Park and the U.S. historic landmark – Old Fort
Niagara. The Niagara Whirlpool’s greatest depth is 125 feet. It is estimated the whirlpool formed
approximately 4,200 years ago by the upstream erosion of the Niagara escarpment by Niagara River. Old
Fort Niagara is a rich historic landmark; it spans more than 300 years. Its commanding presence on the
great lake caused it to play a critical role in the French and Indian War, the American Revolution and the
War of 1812. The gorgeous Lake Ontario lies behind the Fort.
*(Summer Schedule: April-Oct, 2016) Maid of the Mist – It’s the combination of height and volume
that makes Niagara Falls so beautiful. More than 6 million cubic ft. (168,000 cubic meters) of water goes
over the crest line of the falls every minute during peak daytime tourist hours. This famous Maid of the
Mist ride gets passengers as close as possible to the Niagara Falls! The Maid rides right into the mists
thrown up by the roaring cascade as the Niagara River tumbles over the edge of the falls.
*** MAID OF THE MIST is only available between April to October. (Operation schedule is subject
to change every year according to weather and river conditions.) During November to May of next year,
you can optionally watch a Niagara IMAX movie, which chronicles more than 12,000 years of history
and examines human interaction with the falls from ancient time through the people – like you – who
come to see them today.
*(Winter Schedule) Jet Boat – If you want your trip more memorable and refreshing, you definitely
won’t want to miss the excitement of playing in the whitewater rapids by JETBOAT on the Niagara River.
Whirlpool Jet Boat Tours operates a fleet of custom-built vessels designed to the latest innovations in
marine technology. The boats use a triple turbo diesel water jet system for propulsion and steering, a
design that creates incredible reliability and safety in the turbulent whitewater rapids. (**JetBoat tour is
available only when weather conditions allow; in case of storm, snow, icy condition of the Niagara River,
the boat tour will be closed for safety reasons.)